CMU and T3™ Professional Development
TI-Nspire™ Courses
These training courses will focus on the integration of
TI-Nspire™ technology into the classroom with the use of
content-specific activities for Algebra I, Algebra II, Advanced Math,
Geometry and Physics.
Benefits to You
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Earn 1 or 3 semester hour(s) of graduate credit from a regionally accredited university
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Eligibility for certificate renewal credit and/or salary increase
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Enriches your classroom experience through the power of visualization
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Provides quality professional development training that enables you to be successful in the classroom through the use of technology
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Handhelds and related technology increase student achievement
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Learn ways to assist students to develop critical thinking and analytical skills
T3™ TI-Nspire™ Courses
| 3 day training | 1 semester hour of credit |
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Requirements: Verification of successful completion of the TI-Nspire™ site-based training and completion of a pre-post assessment instrument. |
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View TI-Nspire™ one semester hour site-based training syllabus |
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Course Offering Schedule
MTH 595AX, T3™ – Teachers Teaching with Technology
TI-Nspire™ Institute, (1 hour)
| Dates | Semester | Registration Deadline |
| 6/1 - 7/4/2009 | Summer II Semester | July 4 |
| 7/5 - 8/1/2009 | Summer II Semester | August 1 |
| 8/2 - 9/5/2009 | Fall I Semester | September 5 |
| 9/6 - 10/17/2009 | Fall II Semester | October 17 |
Anyone completing the three-day TI-Nspire™ training is eligible to register for credit through Central Michigan University in the semester that coincides with the site-based training.
| Online 8-week course | 3 semester hours of credit |
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Requirements: Verification of successful completion of the three-day TI-Nspire™ training and access to the TI-Nspire™ handheld technology and software. |
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| View TI-Nspire™ three semester hour online course syllabus | |
Course Offering Schedule
MTH 595AU, Exploring Curriculum Development with TI-Nspire™ Technology (3 hours)
| Dates | Semester | Registration Deadline |
| 8/24 - 10/16/2009 | Fall I Semester | August 7 |
| 10/26 - 12/18/2009 | Fall II Semester | October 9 |
| 1/18 - 3/12/2010 | Spring II Semester | January 5 |
TI-Nspire™ Instructor
Dennis St. John is a professor, presenter and published
author. For the
past 14 years he has been a mathematics educator in the Department of
Mathematics of Central Michigan University. Prior to that, he taught
secondary mathematics for twelve years in Colorado and Iowa. He is currently
working on two grant funded projects. One of the projects is a school
improvement program in the Bullock Creek School District and the other is a
curriculum development project at CMU for the National Science Foundation.
He has presented workshops and institutes for Texas Instruments for the past
twelve years. He and has published numerous activities and one book with
Texas Instruments in addition to publications with the National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics.
He received his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from the
University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa.
How to apply for the credit option:
- Register for your TI-Nspire™ program through the Texas Instruments Web site.
- Apply to CMU (Non-degree Admission) and register prior to the registration deadline date – you can apply online or print out and mail in your form to the address below.
Contact us
Sharon Horgan
Phone: (800) 950-1144, ext. 4477 or (989) 774-4477
Fax: (989) 774-1188
E-mail:
sharon.horgan@cmich.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Off-Campus Programs
802 Industrial Drive
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
CMU and T3™ Professional Development
Graduate Credit for T3™ Professional Development
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